SATURDAY, 29 AUGUST 2026

Our fellow Goans cannot be dying young

It is very distressing to see so many people in Goa dying so young. It is so disturbing to read the obituary columns of the newspapers while we can only helplessly grieve and mourn the sudden departure of our dear brothers and sisters in the prime of their lives. The reasons for people dying young could be one too many, unhealthy lifestyle habits and diets, road traffic accidents could be also taking a toll. Come what may, we all must avoid being unduly stressed, but it’s easier said than done.

May be our Health Minister Vishwajit Rane could get his experts in the medical field to try and do some probing and to address the root causes through education, awareness and other preventative measures. There is a need to be very health conscious and address any health concerns or abusive lifestyles early enough by being very candid about it and not shying away from any symptoms.

We should be truthful in sharing our health and other issues bothering us with friends and people who care. It could possibly help ease those worries and anxiety on our already burdened shoulders.


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Flouting every norm in the book

Vinay Dwivedi, Benaulim
Published Nov 4, 2023, 12:41 AM IST
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Environment Minister Nilesh Cabral has asserted that until the Coastal Zone Management Plan 2019 is ready, environmental clearances will continue to be granted for all proposed public and private structures along Goa’s coast based on CZMP 2011. Though the NCZMA has directed to keep permissions in abeyance for new coastal structures till the new CZMP 2019 is ready, the mantri has dismissed it by stating that these are ‘merely’ internal file notings and that the Goa government…

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